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Does Capital Adequacy Ratio moderate the Relationship between Asset Quality and financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Nigeria?
This study examines the impact of non-performing loans (NPLs) and loan loss provisions (LLPs) on the return on equity (ROE) of commercial banks in Nigeria, while explicitly investigating the moderating role of capital…
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A Spatial Analysis of Road Density and Socio- Economic Development in Rudrapur City: A GIS Based Analysis
Transportation plays a pivotal role in shaping the political, economic, and social well-being of any region by enhancing accessibility and connectivity. The present study examines the spatial relationship between road…
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Bridging Ecology, Economy, and Sustainability: The Role of Agroforestry in Strengthening Rural Livelihoods in Semi-Arid Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sustainable rural development requires approaches that integrate ecological preservation with economic resilience. Agroforestry an ecologically based farming system combining trees with crops offers a promising pathway…
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Effectiveness of Indigenous Knowledge and Resilience of the Kalasha Indigenous Community in Climate-induced Disasters and Water Management
This research is carried out in District Chitral (Kalash valley), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to investigate the effectiveness of indigenous knowledge in disasters and climate change resilience. The study is…
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Current State of Human Development and Human Capital Reporting Practices in Bangladesh towards Sustainability
Globally, human development and capital reporting are recognized as crucial elements for achieving overall sustainability. Bangladesh has the opportunity to transform its existing manpower into valuable human resources…
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Talent management practices and performance of deposit money banks in South-West, Nigeria
This study investigates the effect of talent management practices on the performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in South-West Nigeria. Specifically, the research examines the effects of talent acquisition and…
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Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy: Prospects and Challenges for Marine Fisheries in Bangladesh’s Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh’s Bay of Bengal and its 118,813 km² Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) play a vital role in ensuring national food security and economic growth. The blue economy was introduced in 1994. It offers significant…
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Global Disparities in Clean Cooking Fuel Adoption: Barriers, Opportunities, and Policy Pathways
Access to clean cooking fuel is a critical component of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and is intrinsically linked to global health and climate action (SDG 13). Despite its importance,…
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Exploring Private Sector Intentions for Nature-Based Reporting in the Caribbean
Nature-based reporting is gaining prominence as businesses face increasing pressure to disclose their environmental impacts and dependencies. However predominantly in the Caribbean, ecosystems are both vital to economic…
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Soil Type and Building Construction in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State: Implications for Environmental Economics and Environmental Sustainability
This study examines the influence of soil types on building construction in Khana Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, Nigeria, and evaluates the implications for environmental economics and environmental…
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Navigating Growth and Sustainability: Technological Advances, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Quality
The rise in economic growth driven by increased production and industrialization has led to greater energy demand, which in turn has caused higher carbon emissions and a deterioration in environmental quality.…
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A Contextual Model for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Nigeria’s Digital Diplomacy in Achieving Foreign Policy Objectives
Nigeria’s foreign policy increasingly relies on digital engagement to strengthen its global presence. However, persistent challenges such as inadequate digital infrastructure, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and low…
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The Role of Digital Economy in Shaping Economic Growth in Belt and Road Initiative Countries
Global trade dynamics have been re-shaped by the rapid development of digital technologies, but the role played by these changes in economic growth in countries is poorly understood. The study considers 149 developing…
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From margins to mainstream: policy interventions and cultural realities of the informal waste sector in Nigeria
Rapid urbanisation and rising consumption patterns have increased waste volumes across Nigerian cities, intensifying pressure on municipal systems and heightening environmental concerns. At the same time, informal waste…
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The influence of tour guide service quality on enhancing tourist experiences: A qualitative study in Bandarban, Bangladesh
This research discusses the ability of tour guide services quality to improve tourist experiences, gratification and devotion in Bandarban, Bangladesh. Based on the qualitative study that entailed fifteen…
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Policy implementation and citizens’ participation: a lesson from the 2022 redesigning of naira note in Nigeria
Policy implementation remains one of the major sources of policy failure in developing nations, particularly where citizen participation is weak. Nigeria’s 2022 Naira redesign policy illustrates this challenge, as the…
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Effect of Post-Harvest Calcium Chloride Concentrations on Physio-Chemical Quality and Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Calcuttia)
Mango experiences substantial post-harvest losses in South Asia due to rapid ripening, which shortens shelf life and reduces fruit quality. Post-harvest calcium chloride (CaCl2) treatment is a low-cost approach known to…
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Influence of Different Planting Dates on Growth of Blackberry Cutting Under the Agro-Climatic Condition
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus L.) is an economically important small fruit crop valued for its nutritional, and medicinal attributes. Its successful propagation through stem cuttings is highly dependent on environmental…
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Ecotourism Impacts on the Livelihood of Local Communities in Central Buton Island of Indonesia
Ecotourism provides scope for non-consumptive use of natural resources by involving the people living in and around natural areas. It has been viewed as a tool of poverty eradication in many countries in the…
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The Impact of Economic Growth and Electricity Access on CO₂ Emissions in Bangladesh: An ARDL Bounds Testing Approach
As a rapidly developing nation, Bangladesh faces the imperative of decoupling economic expansion from environmental degradation. This study investigates the dynamic interplay between economic drivers, non-CO₂ greenhouse…